Dispute Resolution
An ex-employee who was working as a machine operator filed a lawsuit against their previous employer in the County Court. The injury happened while operating a machine in the employer's factory. The case was heard by a Circuit Judge, and the employee lost the case. The ex-employee now wants to appeal the decision on the grounds that the judgment is unjust, due to serious procedural or other irregularities in the proceedings.
Which court has the authority to grant permission for the appeal?
An ex-employee who was working as a machine operator filed a lawsuit against their previous employer in the County Court. The injury happened while operating a machine in the employer's factory. The case was heard by a Circuit Judge, and the employee lost the case. The ex-employee now wants to appeal the decision on the grounds that the judgment is unjust, due to serious procedural or other irregularities in the proceedings.
Which court has the authority to grant permission for the appeal?
The County Court which heard the case and the High Court.
(E) If a party wishes to appeal, they must submit an application for appeal to either the court where the decision was made or the court where the appeal would be heard.
In this case, a Circuit Judge in the County Court heard the case, which means that the High Court is the appropriate court to hear the appeal. Therefore, the County Court that heard the case and the High Court have the power to grant permission for the appeal.
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